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The Harry Potter Alliance Launches Spring Fundraiser

Mar 13, 2020

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Charity, Fandom, Fans, News

 The Harry Potter Alliance have officially launched their spring fundraiser! They’re hoping to reach their target of $20K in order to power the next five weeks of Granger 2020, and continue to support HPA chapters and Wizard Activist School. We got the low-down on the Granger 2020 campaign in an interview with The Harry Potter Alliance’s director, Katie Bowers, and learnt more …read more!

Universal Orlando Resort to Temporarily Close Theme Parks

Mar 13, 2020

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts Movie, News, Theme Park, Warner Bros., WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

Universal Orlando Resorts announced it will temporarily close its theme parks after close of business this Sunday, March 15. The move comes after organizations around the United States began taking a proactive approach to minimize the spread of the coronavirus by suspending events and closing public facilities. Colleges and schools around the country are extending …read more!

Join Mischief Media’s Patreon & Be a Part of The Leaky Cauldron’s New Community!

Mar 12, 2020

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fandom, Fans, Fun, News

Mischief Media – home to The Leaky Cauldron and many more nerdy, thought-provoking, inclusive and community-focused projects – is brought to you by Mischief Management, the team behind LeakyCon, BroadwayCon, Con of Thrones and other leading conventions celebrating fans. Support Mischief Media via Patreon, and access perks, such as a new Discord server for you to connect …read more!

GIVEAWAY: Hogwarts House Book Jackets from Juniper Books

Mar 09, 2020

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Books, Companion Books, Contests, Cover Art, Fans, Fun, News, Products

March is here and in the Potterverse that means Hogwarts House Pride Days are on the way! Most card-carrying Gryffindors, Slytherins, Hufflepuffs and Ravenclaws have their House spirit on display year-round, whether it’s in their fashion, their friends, or even their food. But how about back where it all started on their bookshelves? This month …read more!

Zynga Launches Mobile Game ‘Harry Potter: Puzzles and Spells’!

Mar 06, 2020

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Fandom, Fans, Films, Fun, Interactive, J.K. Rowling, Misc, News, Potter News, Products

Zynga announced the soft launch of the magical new interactive mobile game Harry Potter: Puzzles and Spells in partnership with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment yesterday, hoping to enchant players in select markets before advancing the release worldwide! Joining the ranks of successful themed games such as Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery and Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, Harry Potter: Puzzles …read more!

Evanna Lynch Joins LeakyCon Denver 2020

Mar 04, 2020

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, LeakyCon, Lynch, News

Prepare your dirigible plum / radish earrings, Ravenclaw scarves and Spectrespecs: Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films) will be attending LeakyCon Denver this year! LeakyCon Denver will take place October 23-25 2020, at the Crowne Plaza Airport in Denver, Colorado. More guests are expected to be announced soon. We’re just as sane as she is …read more!

New ‘Harry Potter’ Funko Pop! Pins Coming Soon!

Mar 04, 2020

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Fandom, Fans, Fun, News, Potter News, Products

If you’re a fan of Funko Pop!, and Harry Potter collectibles are your indulgence of choice, be on the lookout for a new selection of Funko Pop! pins styled after your favorite Potter characters. The beautifully detailed pins of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger and Albus Dumbledore are coming soon–though probably not soon enough! …read more!

Weekly Round-Up: Robbie Coltrane to Make First Ever Fan Convention Appearance, Daniel Radcliffe on Not Returning to Potter and More!

Mar 01, 2020

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Coltrane, Conventions, Events, Fan Events, Fans, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Film Images, Films, Fogler, Gleeson, Harry Potter Round-Up, HP Cast, Movies, News, Pattinson, Radcliffe, Radcliffe Interviews, Round-Up, Television Programmes, Trailers, Wright

The month of February wrapped up with some major magic from the Wizarding World. Warner Brothers Studio Tour London announced their first ever Celebration of Slytherin, The Tales of Beedle the Bard is coming soon in audiobook format narrated by some very familiar witches and wizards and Cursed Child San Francisco will offer upcoming performances with …read more!

Conjure Ron Weasley’s Patronus Funko Pop! Next Week on Wizarding World Digital!

Feb 29, 2020

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Exclusives, Fandom, Fans, News, Potter News, Products

Wizarding World Digital announced another Funko Pop! pre-release exclusive today and now, more than ever, fans will want to make sure they have their wizarding passport to guarantee access to this special offer. On Thursday, March 5, collectors will be able to conjure the latest entry in the Patronus line: Ron Weasley’s Jack Russell Funko …read more!

INTERVIEW: Granger 2020 & Re-envisioning The Future With The Harry Potter Alliance

Feb 28, 2020

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Charity, Fandom, Fans, Interviews, News

This week, on February 17th, The Harry Potter Alliance launched their Granger 2020 campaign, aiming to inspire fan activists across the U.S. and beyond to stand up for what they believe in, protect democracy and campaign for a better future for all. We spoke to Katie Bowers, Director at The Harry Potter Alliance, to find …read more!



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